Garnett talked about James' draft and said he wasn't 100 percent the top pick
Garnett thinks a lot of people think James gets the No. 1 pick in every game, but he's laughing about it. He believes this view ignores O'Neill, Duncan, and Abdul-Jabbar of the last century. In front of such a team, James may not have any hope at all.
Garnett believes Duncan isn't really showing his talent. His victory came from San Antonio's strong defensive DNA and the team's deep roots. Duncan's profile isn't stellar, and he didn't surpass Gasol in the '07 and '14 NBA regular season he had 10 years ago. Duncan's technical shortcomings are very prominent, his shots are all near the basket, while his mid-range shooting is very weak, and his offense is difficult to reach the top level. Garnett believes Duncan is doing a little worse than Nowitzki.
With or without God's perspective, NBA teams will put O'Neal first. He is capable, charismatic, has box office appeal, and is a very powerful and interesting player. Although Duncan and Abdul-Jabbar were strong, they lacked enough charisma to win the game. The owners of these teams are not only judged by how strong they are, but also by whether they have financial value. If you think about the deals that haven't been completed, the team's head coach probably wouldn't hesitate to put O'Neal on the pitch. However, judging by the current situation, James is undoubtedly a smarter choice, not only does he have excellent individual qualities, but he also has a lot of appeal to the team.
You might say that if you draft James, then you can stay with the Lakers for seven years, while O'Neal only has four years, the salary will be higher, and he can get another 15 years. However, Garnett believes that James' eight seasons in Cleveland, leading the Lakers from a poor team all the way to the end, and although they are missing a championship, it was also a good performance. For James, when you don't have a proper championship team, are you going to stay here?Garnett thinks even Jordan or Kobe Bryant will have a hard time accomplishing such a feat.
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